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Trump vows 'no going back' on Greenland - NATO ties fray

President Trump doubled down on plans to acquire Greenland, telling reporters there is 'no going back' as he heads to Davos. His threats to impose tariffs and even use force have rattled allies, sparked market turmoil and triggered urgent diplomatic pushback.

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870 points - Dow plunged roughly this amount on tariff and Greenland fears

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"You'll find out" — President Donald Trump

SPX 6,797 ↓ 2.06% Dow 48,489 ↓ 1.76% Nasdaq 22,954 ↓ 2.39% Gold 4,839 ↑ 1.54% BTC 89,058 ↑ 0.83%

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Trump doubles down on Greenland - vows 'no going back'

President Trump has escalated his bid to claim Greenland, using blunt rhetoric and a Davos visit to press European allies. The move has triggered urgent diplomatic pushback and set the island at the center of transatlantic tensions.

Dow plunges 870 points - markets slide

Markets plunged as investors digested Trump's tariff threats and Greenland rhetoric. U.S. indexes led a global selloff that wiped billions from equities and rattled confidence ahead of Davos talks.

European leaders warn Trump over Greenland - unity strains

Allies and NATO figures openly criticized the White House as Greenland talks spiraled. European officials warned of economic reprisals while defense voices urged stronger countermeasures to deter coercion.

US seizes seventh Venezuela linked tanker - military boards ship

U.S. forces continued operations at sea, seizing vessels linked to Venezuela in a broad effort to choke sanctioned oil flows. The seizures underscore a tactical escalation in Washington's campaign against Maduro's regime.

DOJ subpoenas Minnesota officials including Walz and Frey

The Justice Department served subpoenas to multiple Minnesota officials as part of an investigation tied to recent immigration enforcement clashes. The legal pressure has escalated the political standoff in the state.

Trump DOJ prosecutor Lindsey Halligan departs after court rebuke

A Trump appointee prosecutor is being removed after harsh judicial rebukes, prompting federal judges to step into hiring for the office. The move highlights tensions inside the Justice Department over political hires.

Trump DOJ admits DOGE staff accessed Social Security data

Federal documents reveal staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had access to Social Security data and coordinated with political groups. The disclosures have prompted DOJ scrutiny and legal filings.

Supreme Court hears challenge to private property gun restrictions

The Supreme Court heard high stakes argument over state limits on carrying guns on private property open to the public. Justices signaled they may further limit state restrictions on public carry.

Measles cases surge in South Carolina - outbreak grows

Measles outbreaks have surged in parts of the U.S., raising fears that the country may lose its long held elimination status. Public health officials are tracking clusters and warning of broader risk.

Spain rocked by second rail tragedy - dozens killed and injured

Spain suffered another rail accident days after a deadly collision, renewing safety concerns across the network. Rescue services responded amid reports of deaths and dozens of injuries.

Tehran under virtual martial law amid deadly crackdown

Iran's security response to nationwide unrest tightened, with Tehran effectively under martial law and senior commanders issuing stark warnings. International concern is rising as protests and crackdowns intensify.

Trump threatens to blow up Iran if provoked

President Trump issued muscular threats toward Iran in recent remarks, raising tensions as the administration positions forces in the Middle East. The statements drew international alarm and political backlash.

Markets reel after Japan bond shock and Greenland turmoil

Global markets were hit by a bond rout in Japan and the fallout from U S political brinkmanship. Asian equities and bond markets remain fragile as investors price in policy and geopolitical risk.

Supreme Court hears Trump's bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook

The Trump administration's confrontation with the Federal Reserve landed in court as the White House seeks to reshape central bank governance. The legal fight could alter the Fed's independence and leadership.

Danish pension fund plans $100m sale of US Treasuries

Investors and institutions are reacting to geopolitical shock by selling US Treasuries and warning of capital flight. Economists and financiers signaled growing alarm about the fiscal and market impact of tariff threats.

ICE arrests 3,000 alleged criminal migrants in Minneapolis

Immigration enforcement in Minneapolis produced mass arrests and new operational plans for detention and transfers across the Midwest. The raids prompted protests, legal challenges, and heightened scrutiny of ICE tactics.

ICE stops paying for detainee medical care

Reporting shows detainee medical care has been curtailed while ICE expands enforcement resources. Advocates warn of a humanitarian crisis as facilities face medical and operational shortfalls.

House leaders race to avoid government shutdown

Congress raced to avoid a government shutdown while Democrats debated DHS funding after controversial ICE actions. The short term spending process has become a battleground over immigration policy and oversight.

S Korea panel urges joint wartime command ahead of OPCON transfer

Korean peninsula developments and defense planning drew attention as Seoul adjusts command structures and weapons programs. Pyongyang responded with elite dismissals amid economic and industrial strains.

Experts say Greenland critical for US missile defenses

Strategic experts warned Greenland's value for missile defense and Arctic geopolitics, while local leaders urged residents to prepare for worst case scenarios. The island's security status is now a pressing transatlantic concern.

Comer rejects Clinton offer on Epstein questioning

Oversight fights over the Jeffrey Epstein files and House subpoenas continued to roil Washington as committee chairs pressed powerful figures to cooperate. Survivors and lawmakers demanded transparency and accountability.

Trump pardons cost government at least $1.5 billion expert says

Costly presidential pardons and fiscal strain tracked the first year of the administration as watchdogs tallied billions in added liabilities. Critics flagged opacity and long term budget consequences.

Natural gas jumps 25 percent ahead of major winter storm

A major winter storm threat pushed energy prices higher and prompted emergency weather warnings across the U S. Utilities and travelers prepared for extreme cold and heavy snow.

Danish pension fund to sell $100 million of US Treasuries

Investigations and reporting revealed large scale market moves and institutional sales linked to Greenland uncertainty. Financial leaders warned of capital wars and shifts in global asset allocations.

Fact checking Trump's marathon one year briefing

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Southern Spear operation publicly logs another tanker seizure

Global energy and sanctions plays overlapped with foreign policy moves as the U S continued to seize vessels and pressure regimes. The operations highlight a willingness to use military and economic tools together.

Davos summit dominated by Greenland standoff and tariff threats

The World Economic Forum in Davos became a flashpoint as leaders debated transatlantic trust and trade. Trump's rhetoric on Greenland and trade provoked sharp rebukes and urgent diplomacy among allies.

Court documents show DOGE staff may have mishandled Social Security data

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Markets warn of 'Sell America' trade as tariffs loom

Coverage of the administration's economic and foreign policy choices showed widening fractures in alliances and markets. Financial, diplomatic and legal threads now link to the Greenland and Venezuela episodes.

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